*As of Jul 20, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Overview
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Melissa, Texas, signaling moderate severity and expected urgency. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued this advisory to warn residents of dangerously high heat index values. As of this Monday overnight, the air temperature stands at 81F, but the humid air makes it feel like 85F.
The relative humidity is at 79%, with a dew point of 73F, indicating quite humid conditions that will persist into the day.
The advisory is active from July 19 at 11:05PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT. During this period, the heat index is expected to reach significant levels, posing risks for those who remain outdoors for extended periods. The current wind is blowing from the south at 6 mph with gusts up to 9 mph, under clear skies.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, Melissa will experience sunny skies with a high near 99F. The heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 107F. Winds will be from the southwest around 5 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%. Temperatures will drop to a low near 77F tonight, with conditions remaining clear. Overnight, temperatures will rise to around 79F, with south winds around 5 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further with a high near 102F under sunny skies. The heat index is expected to climb to 107F again. Winds will shift to the west southwest at around 5 mph.
